Alexandria Fitzgerald, a senior communication major and U.N. Student Ambassador for the University, presented a session entitled, “Bringing the U.N. to MU” as part of the 12th Annual Global Understanding Convention on April 9, 2013.
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Campus Reacts to Coaching Violence
Each and every day, educational institutions have been working to put a stop to childhood bullying across the world. From a young age, children and young adults have been exposed to a variety of anti-bullying campaigns, videos, and assemblies, all with the intent of protecting students while they’re in school.
U.N. Agrees to Arms Treaty to Help Regulate Weapons Trade
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Tuesday, April 2 to approve a treaty aimed at regulating the trade of conventional weapons across the globe.
Medical Marijuana Has High Expectations
The New Jersey Senate was handed a bill last week that would protect the state’s medical marijuana patients from being denied medical care, including organ transplants. Sponsored by state Senators Joseph F. Vitale (D) and Nicholas P. Scutari (D), the bill was approved by New Jersey’s Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee and is now headed to floor vote in the NJ Senate.
State of the Union: A Work in Progress
Communication Department Runs a “State of the Union” Party to Analyze Speech
Dr. Michael Phillips-Anderson of the Communication Department organized the University’s annual screening of the State of the Union address on the evening of Tuesday, February 12. With just over a dozen students in attendance, the event received fewer turnout compared to last year, but still proved itself to be equally as informative.
Women Hope to Fight Alongside Men in Armed Services
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced last Thursday that the U.S. military is lifting their official ban on women in combat, opening up thousands of combat positions to female soldiers.
NJ Legislature Passes Minimum Wage Bill
The New Jersey Legislature handed Governor Chris Christie a bill last week that plans to raise the state’s minimum wage to $8.50 per hour – a $1.25 increase from the current minimum. The bill is a sign of hope for some New Jersey residents, but many are questioning the wisdom of raising the minimum wage, especially when the state’s economy and local businesses are still struggling to recover from Sandy.
P- Red Light Camera Bill May Stop in a Flash
A new report from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) confirms what many opponents of red-light cameras have long suspected: the cameras lead to more accidents, more injuries, and greater costs for New Jersey drivers.
Sandy “Rocks the Vote” Like a Hurricane
In an election filled with new obstacles, such as mandatory photo identification, New Jersey and the surrounding areas were inundated with their own unforeseen trials. While many voters around the nation battled long lines to cast their ballots in the 2012 presidential election, citizens in areas heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy struggled to get their voices heard and their votes cast.